2017
MATAGORDA COUNTY FAIR AND LIVESTOCK SHOW
HOME ECONOMICS DIVISION
RULE BOOK
Home Economics Building - Matagorda County Fairgrounds
DUE DATE: Thursday, January 19, 2017, 5:00 p.m. is the due date for Entry Cards for ALL
Sections (#1 thru 22), & Entry Fee & pre-signed/witnessed Release/Indemnity form, turn in to
the County Extension Office, 2200 7th St., - 4th Floor, Bay City, Texas.
Please Note: Late entries are due January 26, 2017 with an additional late fee of $25.00
SHOW DATES: Saturday, February 25, 2017 – Foods Division - Sections 1-6
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 - Arts & Crafts Division - Sections 7-22
Check website for any changes or other information: www.matagordacountyfair.com
Home Economics Division
Important Changes/Updates & Reminders
Important Changes/Updates
1.
The Entry Fee is $10.00 for one Division (Foods or Arts & Crafts) or $15.00 for both Divisions (Foods and Arts
& Crafts). NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ENTRY FEES. Only checks, money orders or a Farm
Bureau voucher may be used to pay entry fees.
*Checks and money orders for entry fees should be made payable to MCFLA (Matagorda County Fair & Livestock
Association).
2.
Due Date of Entry Cards: Thursday, January 19, 2017 by 5:00 p.m.
(Entry cards may be turned in before January 19 to prevent waiting in line). Turn in All Section Cards, Verification
form, Exhibitors Information form, Entry Fee, and the pre-signed/witnessed MCFLA “Release and Indemnity
Agreement” form to the County Extension Office by 5:00 p.m. on January 19, 2017.
NOTE: The Extension Office Personnel will not be able to witness signatures on the MCFLA “Release and
Indemnity Agreement” form. You must have the witness signature on this form before turning it in to the
Extension Office.
3.
Late entries will be accepted from Jan. 20 to Jan. 26, 2017 with an additional late fee of $25.00. Late entries are
due by 5:00 p.m. on Jan. 26 in the County Extension Office.
4.
Check in of all Food entries (Sections 1-6) will be Saturday, February 25, 8:00 -9:00 a.m. at the Fairgrounds,
in the Home Economics Building (also known as the Multi-Purpose Building). All doors will be locked at
9:00 a.m. and no entries will be accepted after that time.
5.
Removal of Food entries - Food items not in the auction may not be removed before 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, February
25 or prior to the Champion Food Auction. Any items left unattended at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25
will be discarded.
6.
Check in of all Arts & Crafts entries (Sections 7-22) will be Tuesday, February 28, 5:00 -7:00 p.m. at the
Fairgrounds, in the Home Economics Building (also known as the Multi-Purpose Building). All doors will be
locked at 7:00 p.m. and no entries will be accepted after that time.
7.
Check out of all Arts & Crafts entries (Sections 7-22) will be Saturday, March 4, 3:00 -4:00 p.m. Any articles
left after this time, the exhibitors must make arrangements with the Extension Office and pay a fee within one week
of check-out day in order to pick up their articles. Any articles left after this time will be disposed of. Fees are as
follows: $5.00 – 1-5 items; $10 – 6-10 items; $20.00 for 11 or more items.
8.
Specific name of article entered is required on the white entry tag. (Example: chocolate chip cookies, sun
dress, model car, sunset at the beach, etc.).
9.
Everybody except Superintendents and Helpers must leave the building once they have placed their entries in
the appropriate Sections for judging in the Home Economics Foods and Arts & Crafts Divisions.
10.
Superintendents and Helpers may not visit or view entries outside of their assigned work Section except during
Public Viewing hours.
11.
Silent Auction – A Silent Auction in the Arts & Crafts Division will take place during Public Viewing Hours
Wednesday, March 1, 3:00 p.m. thru Saturday, March 4, 3:00 p.m. Exhibitors participating in the Silent
Auction must be in the Home Economics Building by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 4 to handle transactions
with interested bidders. Exhibitors may contact other interested bidders at their convenience. (For more
information on the Silent Auction, contact the H. E. Chairman, Tressa Leadford).
12.
Sections 7 & 8: All canned foods entered must be in standard clear canning jars – pint or quart. Only jelly, jam and
preserves may be in half-pint, pint, quart or 12 ounce jelly jars. No color canning jars. No rust on rings or lids.
13.
Section 17A & Section 17B: (Note: Section 17: Shop Craft – has been divided into two new sections). They are:
(Shop Crafts Welding (Original) – Section 17A (listed on the bottom of page 12 of this rule book) and
Shop Crafts Woodwork (Original) - Section 17B (listed on the top of page 13 of this rule book).
There is a size limit for each of these sections. Items larger than the size limit will not be accepted.
Size Limit: No entry may be larger than 4 feet by 5 feet.
14.
The Home Economics Fair Foods Auction and High Point Winners THANK-YOU notes/letters (unsealed, stamped,
and addressed to their buyer(s)) will be due in the Extension Office by Thursday, March 30, 2017, in order to receive
their check. Your THANK-YOU note/letter is required before your check is issued.
Reminders:
1.
All items being judged are at the discretion of the MCFLA Board of Directors.
2.
Age:
3.
The age divisions names are Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Divisions. See #6 on page 1 of the Home
Economics General Rules. Please use only the entry cards printed on the Yellow card stock.
4.
Any entry receiving a Grand or Reserve rosette will receive only that ribbon in all Sections.
5.
Exhibitor will be responsible for purchasing buyer’s photograph and picking it up along with their check at the
Fair Office at the Fairgrounds and delivering the photo to their respective buyer. A $10 fee will be deducted from
sale proceeds.
Age divisions will be determined as of August 31, 2016 (as of this Current School Year).
2017
MATAGORDA COUNTY FAIR & LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
I.
The Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association reserves the final absolute right to interpret these rules and
regulations and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto, or
otherwise arising out of or connected with or incident to the show, and the right to amend or add to these rules as
its judgment may determine. An exhibitor who violates any of the rules of this show will forfeit all privileges and
premiums as the Association Committee may order.
II.
Liability--Each exhibitor will be solely responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury or damage done to,
or occasioned by, or arising from, any animal or article exhibited by him and for its description as given in the
entry blanks, and shall indemnify the Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association against all legal or other
proceedings in regard thereto, as well as damage or injury to other persons or property, caused by the exhibitor, or
any of the exhibits exhibited by him, or arising out of, or in any way connected with such exhibition or any of the
exhibits so exhibited.
III.
No-Pass, No-Play--The Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association has adopted a policy to reflect the nopass, no-play rules of the University Interscholastic League. This rule will be enforced by the Matagorda County
Fair & Livestock Association for Kindergarten through 12th grade exhibitors. UIL Rule: Extracurricular
Activities 33.081-33.083.
Provides that a student shall be suspended from participation in any extracurricular activity sponsored or
sanctioned by the school district or the University Interscholastic League during the first three weeks of the grade
reporting periods after grade reporting periods in which the student received a grade lower than the equivalent of
70 on a scale of 100 in any academic class other than an identified honors or advance class. After a six-week
grade reporting period or after the first six weeks of a semester or grade reporting period, in the case of a district
with a reporting period longer than six weeks, a child who receives a grade below 70 is suspended from
participation in extracurricular activities for three weeks, and for three week intervals thereafter if all grades are
not above 70.
•
A suspended student may practice or rehearse with other students for an extracurricular activity but may
not participate in a competition or other public performance.
•
Provides that a student enrolled in a school district who participates in an extracurricular activity or UIL
competition is subject to school district policy and UIL rules regarding participation only when the student is
under the direct supervision of an employee of the school or district in which the student is enrolled or at any
other time specified by resolution of the board of trustees of the district.
•
Requires all UIL rules approved for the current year.
This rule is an effort to stress the importance of education. The Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association's
goal is "Serving Today's Youth.....Tomorrow's Future." Every youth exhibitor wanting to enter the Fair will be
responsible for their grades.
The MCFLA will contact all schools regarding eligibility on all
contestants/exhibitors. This rule will be enforced by the MCFLA for Kindergarten through 12th grade exhibitors.
If they are not passing, they will not be allowed to enter their exhibits in the Fair. This rule will include all 4-H,
FFA, and FHA projects.
Students who were eligible shall not lose eligibility until seven calendar days after the end of the grading period.
EXAMPLE: Grading period ends on Friday at 3:30 p.m. Students shall not regain or lose their eligibility until
the following Friday at 3:30 p.m.
The Matagorda County Fair Board will support the decision of the schools in cases of ineligibility for academic or
other disciplinary reasons.
IV.
Excused Absences for Home Economics Food Auction on February 25, 2017 – Exhibitors must
submit a written note from the sponsor of the event at the Fair Office (Fairgrounds) two hours prior to
the Foods Auction if the Exhibitor will not be able to sell his/her food item in the Home Economic Food
Auction. The event has to be a UIL, 4-H, or FFA related event that the exhibitor is participating in.
Other circumstances will be considered by the Fair Board on an individual basis. An eligible stand-in
who has been approved by the Fair Board may sell the food item in the Home Economics Food Auction.
V.
Curfew will begin each day at 12:00 a.m. till 5:30 a.m. No one (with the exception of the Livestock Chairman,
Co-Chairman and/or official veterinarian) will be allowed in the Livestock barns during this time. Security will
be provided. Lights will be out and all exhibitors are to be out of the Livestock areas at this time. Failure to
comply with curfew rules will result in a $25.00 penalty fine, deductible from the sales or premium check,
or exhibitor will not be eligible to sell at auction.
VI.
Protests–All protests concerning Matagorda County Fair entries must be submitted either prior to judging or
immediately after the conclusion of class judging and be accompanied by a $150 cash deposit. The deposit will be
returned ONLY if the protest is upheld. Once championship judging has commenced, NO protests will be accepted.
The Judges’ and Classifiers’ decision is final and not subject for protest. Judging procedures will not be interrupted
for protest investigation. The protest will be reviewed by at least five (5) members of the Fair Board. The ruling of
the Fair Board Directors will be final. Both sides of the protest must be present at the time of the protest. There will
be no anonymous protests accepted. Every exhibitor, in consideration of his/her entry being accepted by the
Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association, agrees that the conclusion reached by the Fair Board Directors
shall be final, without any recourse against the Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association, Board of
Directors, Division Chairman, Superintendent, or Committeemen. (The protest procedure excludes the substance
abuse protest procedure).
VII.
The Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association will assume no responsibility in case of theft, accident or other
destruction of your property. However, every precaution will be taken to eliminate any danger in the showroom.
Parents are held responsible for all of their children's actions.
2017 Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Show
2017 HOME ECONOMICS FAIR SCHEDULE
Home Economics Division Chairman: MCFLA Board Member – Tressa Leadford
Home Economics Division Co-Chairman: MCFLA Board Member – Carolyn Bartos
Home Economics Division Co-Chairman: MCFLA Board Member – Tiffany McArthur
Please be aware that this is a tentative schedule, some dates and times may be changed due to other Fair schedules.
Date & Time
Thursday, January 19
By 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 26
By 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 25
7:15 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:15 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 28
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 1
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Event
Location
All Home Ec. Section/Entry Cards are due
Extension Office
($10 Entry Fee for one Division (Foods or Crafts); $15 for both)
Late Entries for All Home Ec. Section/Entry Cards
Extension Office
are due with an additional $25.00 Late Fee ($35 for one Division; $40 for both)
FOOD SHOW - Section 1 - Section 6
Home Ec. Building
Section Superintendents and helpers arrive
Home Ec. Building
Check in of Food entries - (Sections 1 - 6)
Home Ec. Building
Judges orientation
Holding Pen
Judging of food entries, H.E. Bldg. is closed to the public
Home Ec. Building
Public Viewing of food entries
Home Ec. Building
Grand Champion Winners report to H.E. Bldg. to confirm
Home Ec. Building
names of those selling items in auction.
Grand & Reserve Grand Winners report to H.E. Bldg. for
Home Ec. Building
group pictures. Those selling remain for auction line up
following pictures.
Champion Food Auction - individual pictures of those in the
Main Arena
Auction with their buyer will be taken immediately after each
item is sold.
Removal of Food Items – Food items not in the auction may
Home Ec. Building
not be removed before 2:15 p.m. or prior to the Champion
Food Auction. If you cannot wait until 2:15 p.m., please make
arrangements for someone else to pick up your items. Food
items not in the auction may NOT be taken to the Main Arena
or in its hallways to be sold. However, these items may be sold
at the fairgrounds or in the Home Economics Building.
Each exhibitor is responsible for the sale of their own food items.
Any food item left unattended at this time will be discarded.
Home Ec. Building
Check in of all Arts & Crafts entries (Sections 7 - 22)
Home Ec. Building
ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW begins - Section 7 - Section 22
Section Superintendents and helpers arrive
Judges arrive
Judges orientation
Judging of Arts & Crafts, H.E. Building is closed to the public
Public Viewing of Arts & Crafts/Silent Auction
Home Ec. Building
Home Ec. Building
Home Ec. Building
Home Ec. Building
Home Ec. Building
Home Ec. Building
(Absolutely no removal of entries until Check-Out time, March 4, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
4:45 p.m.
Thursday, March 2
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Grand, Reserve Grand and High Point Winners report for pictures
Public Viewing of Arts & Crafts/Silent Auction
“
Home Ec. Building
(Absolutely no removal of entries until Check-Out time, March 4, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
Friday, March 3
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Public Viewing of Arts & Crafts /Silent Auction
Home Ec. Building
(Absolutely no removal of entries until Check-Out time, March 4, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
5:45 p.m.
Saturday, March 4
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
High Point Winners line up in the front foyer of the Main
Bldg. for the awards presentation during the rodeo.
Main Arena Bldg.
Public Viewing of Arts & Crafts/Silent Auction
Home Ec. Building
(Absolutely no removal of entries until Check-Out time, March 4, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
3:00 p.m. - 4 00 p.m.
Sunday, March 5
7:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 30
Check out of Arts & Crafts)
Clean Up at Fairgrounds (All H. E. Foods Auction Winners
must participate in Fairgrounds Clean Up).
Thank-You Notes Due by 5:00 p.m.
Home Ec. Building
Home Ec. Building
Extension Office
GENERAL RULES: 2017 Home Economics Division
1.
Exhibitors in the Home Economics Department must abide by the General Rules of the Matagorda County Fair &
Livestock Assoc. and by the "No Pass-No Play" rules of UIL - read Item III of the General MCFLA Rules in this
book.
2.
Each exhibitor entering the Home Economics Division must complete and turn in the form - “Release and
Indemnity Agreement” - attached to the back of this book. Remove the form and turn it in with your entry cards.
The Extension Office Personnel cannot witness your signature on this form; have it signed before bringing it in.
3.
Exhibitors – All exhibitors must be a member of and in good standing of a Matagorda County 4-H Club, Matagorda
County FCCLA Chapter or Matagorda County FFA Club, including Jr. FFA, and attend a minimum of 50% of club
meetings (August/September - February) to be eligible to participate in the Matagorda County Fair Home
Economics Show & Livestock Show. Club Managers and FFA Instructors will be responsible for notifying the
Fair Manager (after their January meeting) of any exhibitor not meeting the clubs requirements to
participate in the 2017 Show.
4.
Verification Forms - Ag Science Teachers, FCS Teachers and 4-H Club Managers will be responsible for signing
off on the entry forms for both Home Economics and Livestock. Home Economics Verification Forms (one per
youth) must be signed by the Ag Science Teachers, FCS Teachers or 4-H Club Managers prior to entry deadline.
Unsigned forms will be considered incomplete and entry cards will not be accepted. (The Verification Forms
are signed instead of signing all entry cards).
5.
Students who are enrolled in a 4-H club, FCS class, FCCLA Chapter, or FFA Chapter during the current school year
may participate if their group is providing adult leadership in at least two of the following scheduled work
slots: Home Ec. Food Sections on Saturday, Arts & Crafts Sections on Tuesday or Wednesday, or two hour hostess
duties in the H. E. Building during the week of the fair. The adult(s) may or may not work in the same event, but at
least two of the scheduled work times must be covered by each club/group during the course of the Home
Economics Fair events. This rule will be enforced this year by not accepting any Home Ec. entry cards on the due
date unless your club has adult leadership signed up to help in at least two scheduled work slots during the course of
the Home Economics Fair events. Scheduled fair events include work slots in the following: Food Sections on
Saturday during check-in and judging, Arts & Crafts Sections on Tuesday during check-in or Wednesday during
judging, or at least two hours of hostess duties in the H. E. Building during the week of the fair.
6.
The age divisions names are Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Divisions. Please use only the entry cards printed
on the Yellow card stock.
Age divisions will be determined as of August 31, 2016 (as of this Current School Year) in the following divisions:
Junior Division:
Ages 8 – 10 (8 and in 3rd grade)
Intermediate Division:
Ages 11 - 13
Senior Division:
Ages 14 & older (and still enrolled in High School)
7.
The Entry Fee is $10.00 for one Division (Foods or Arts & Crafts) or $15.00 for both Divisions (Foods and Arts &
Crafts Division in the Home Economics Division. No cash will be accepted. Only checks, money orders or Farm
Bureau vouchers may be used to pay entry fees. Fees are due with the Section Cards. Checks and money orders
should be made payable to MCFLA (Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association. Each exhibitor receives one
armband for paying an entry fee to the Fair. If an exhibitor enters both Livestock and Home Economics Divisions
of the Fair, they will receive only one armband for the entire Fair.
8.
The deadline is Thursday, January 19, 2017 by 5:00 p.m. to submit the following to the Extension Office: All
Section Cards, Verification form, Exhibitors Information form, Entry Fee, and the MCFLA “Release and Indemnity
Agreement” form.
9.
Late Entries: The deadline for late entries is Thursday, January 26, 2017 with an additional late fee of $25 (the late
entry fee is $35 for one Division (Foods or Arts & Crafts) or $40 for both Divisions (Foods and Arts & Crafts).
10.
Entry eligibility requirements:
A.
Only those articles listed in the rule book Classes may be entered.
B.
Only one entry per class, or as specified in “Any Other” classes, in Canned Foods Sections 7 & 8 and Sect.
20 - Class 2009 “Fair Events Photos”.
C.
Items must be made or created by the exhibitor. Falsification of any entry will disqualify participants.
D.
All items entered must have been made after last year’s Fair and be clean and in good condition.
E.
Only items entered on Section Cards will be accepted for Judging.
F.
Entries without proper tags will not be allowed to enter the building.
G.
Any one item may not be entered in two different Divisions, Sections or Classes at the same or different
times.
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11.
Disqualification infractions:
A.
The entry is not clean, not finished or not ready for use. Any glue or paint product is not completely dry.
B.
A canned food entry is not properly sealed.
C.
Any item not meeting class requirements.
D.
Any entry that is inappropriate for public display. (I.e., gang, alcohol or tobacco related material.)
E.
No exhibitor will be allowed to enter very similar items in any Section or Class. If an exhibitor is found to
be in violation of this rule, then only one of the items in question will be judged and the other(s) will be
disqualified. (MCFLA Home Ec. Committee discretion.)
F.
The MCFLA Committee reserves the right to disqualify any questionable entry.
12.
Each exhibitor is responsible for getting their entries to the appropriate Section exhibit area where workers will
check the actual entries on Section Cards by the deadline time. All entries must be inside the building and entered
in the sections before deadline time or they will not be accepted.
13.
The judge’s decision is final. Quality work is encouraged. No gifts can be given to the judges. Any entry
receiving a Grand or Reserve rosette will receive only that ribbon in all Sections.
14.
Commission Charge - The Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association retain a 6.5% commission charge for
all auction items. The commission is taken out of the sale price before the payments are issued to the exhibitors.
15.
Buyers Photos -Each exhibitor will be responsible for purchasing a buyer's photograph to be delivered to their respective
buyer. A $10 fee will be deducted from sale proceeds to cover the cost of the buyers photo. Each exhibitor is responsible
for picking up their buyer’s photo from the Fair Office located at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds and delivering the
photo to their respective buyer.
16.
Home Economics Food Auction Checks - Each exhibitor is responsible for picking up their check from the Fair Office
located at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds.
17.
Cleaning Of Premises
• Excuses for the Sunday Morning Cleanup will need to be submitted at the Fair Office (Fairgrounds) two weeks prior to
the date in question.
• Exhibitors that make the show and sell their project in the Home Economics Food Auction on Saturday, February 25,
2017 or in the Junior Livestock Auction on Saturday, March 4, 2017 will be required to return to the fairgrounds at
7:00 a.m. on the Sunday morning (March 5, 2017) following the Junior Livestock Auction for the release of their
livestock project and to clean up the area that their project was housed in and the area around them. Each exhibitor will
be required to sign in and sign out with the director in charge. Exhibitors that do not return to clean their project area
by 8:00 a.m. will have $200.00 deducted from their livestock check as a cleanup fine. Exhibitors that fail to sign in and
sign out with a director will have $200.00 deducted from their livestock check as a cleanup fine. Load out and removal
of all livestock projects will begin at 7:00 a.m.
18. Thank You Notes - The Home Economics Fair Foods Auction and High Point Winners THANK-YOU notes/letters
(unsealed, stamped, and addressed to their buyer(s)) will be due in the Extension Office by Thursday, March 30,
2017, in order to receive their check. Your THANK-YOU letter is required before your check is issued.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT SECTION/ENTRY CARDS
1.
2.
3.
Only one SECTION is to be listed on each entry card. More than one card per section may be used if space is
needed for more classes.
Only one entry per class is allowed unless otherwise specified.
Any exhibit that is not listed on an entry card will not be accepted.
SECTION
(1)
(2)
NAME
Last
ADDRESS
First
AGE AS OF AUG. 31 (OF THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR)
(3)
(4) DIVISION (Check One).
(5)
Club or Organization
JR. (8-10)
INTM. (11-13)
SR. (14-16)
Telephone #
EXHIBIT NO.
CLASS
NAME OF ENTRY
(6)
(7)
(8)
SPECIAL AWARDS
Rosette
Reserve
RIBBON
POINTS
(9)
We certify that the above named person is the sole owner of the entry or articles listed
Total
(9)
_____
Parent Signature
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
SECTION - Obtained from Rule Book.
NAME - Enter exhibitor's name, last name first.
AGE - Exhibitor’s age as of August 31, 2016 (as of this Current School Year)
DIVISION - Put a check mark to the right of the appropriate age division for the exhibitor using the chart below:
Junior
Intermediate
Senior
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Advisor, Leader Signature
Age as of Aug. 31, 2016 (as of this Current School Year)
Ages 8 – 10 (8 and in 3rd grade)
Ages 11 - 13
Ages 14 & Older and still enrolled in school
CLUB or ORGANIZATION - Name of the club that the exhibitor is a member of and is entering their Home Ec.
projects as being a part of that club. If a school organization is listed, please indicate the school. This information is
needed to help locate the exhibitors in case there are any questions concerning their project.
EXHIBIT NUMBER - The number that is printed on the top left and bottom left of the entry tag attached to each item
entered.
CLASS - Obtained under Section in Rule Book.
NAME OF ENTRY - Name of article entered.
SPECIAL AWARDS, RIBBONS, POINTS, TOTAL - To be used by the Home Ec. Committee only.
PARENT SIGNATURE - Signature of the parent will now be required only once on the Exhibitor’s Information Form Signature of exhibitor’s parent or guardian acknowledges that they are aware of what their child is entering and
confirms that their child made the item(s) entered and that the item(s) are entered in the proper class.
ADVISOR or LEADER SIGNATURE - Signature of the advisor or leader will now be required only once on the new
Verification Form. This is to show that the exhibitor is a member of and in good standing of their club or
organization. It acknowledges that the member attend a minimum of 50% of club meetings (August/September February) and is eligible to participate in the Matagorda County Fair Home Economics Show & Livestock Show.
This card must be on file in the Extension Office by due date to be eligible for awards. Please fill this card out
and turn it in by January 19, 2017.
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ALL SECTION/ENTRY CARDS ARE DUE BY 5:00 P.M., THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2017
In the County Extension Office, 2200 7th Street, 4th Floor, Bay City, TX
SECTION CARDS AND ENTRY TAGS ARE OBTAINED AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT ENTRY TAGS
(1)
Exhibitors age as of August 31, 2016 (as of this
Current School Year).
(2)
Division - Circle the exhibitor’s age division as found in the
General Rules on page 1 of this book.
(3)
Class - Class number of the item entered. These numbers
are listed under each Section in this book.
(4)
Entry Name - Specific name of item entered. Not class
name. (I.e., chocolate chip cookies, sun dress, model car,
sunset at the beach, etc.)
(5)
Exhibitor - Exhibitor’s name.
(6)
Club or Organization - Name of the club or organization listed
on the section card that the exhibitor is a member of. If a
school organization is listed, the name of the school must be
listed also.
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(1)
Age
(2)
Division - Circle One
Junior
Intermediate
(3)
Class
(4)
Entry Name
Senior
(Paste Seal Here)
(5)
Exhibitor
(Fold on this line)
(6)
Club or Organization:
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Note:
Claim Check Stub - This number is the same on each end of the tag.
Please write entry name and description of item on back of stub so it
can help in identifying the article when checking items out.
If Entry tags do not have strings or holes punched in the top, you may, yourself punch a hole at the
top and attach with string, rubber band (required for Canned Foods) or safety pin through the hole for
securing the tags to the items entered.
Section 18: Original Art – White Entry Tag must be attached with a string. The string must hang at least
six (6) inches when hung from hanger to front of picture.
Section 21: Floral Arrangements – White entry tag must be attached with a six (6) inch string.
Section 22: Horticulture – White entry tag must be attached with a six (6) inch string.
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FOODS DIVISION
Saturday, February 25, 2017
RIBBONS
1.
All qualified entries in the Food Division will receive a Blue (best), Red (good), or White (poor) Premium ribbon based on the
decision of the judges.
2.
Each age division in Sections 1-5 will have a First and a Second place winner named in each Class.
3.
Class winners will compete for Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion in each Section. Purple and Pink Rosettes
will be awarded respectively. In the case that the 1st and 2nd place class winner does not receive a Blue Premium ribbon, then
this class will not qualify for reserve or grand champion. The champions must merit at least a Blue Ribbon.
4.
Any entry receiving a Grand or Reserve rosette will receive only that ribbon.
CHAMPION FOOD AUCTION
1.
Grand Champion food items will be sold in the Champion Food Auction that Saturday afternoon.
2.
Champion pictures will be taken following the sale of each item.
3.
Only one auction item per exhibitor will be allowed. If a person has more than 1 Grand Champion item qualified to sell, then
they will choose the item they wish to sell and the Reserve Champion winner(s) in the remaining Section(s) will sell. If the
owners of both the Grand and Reserve items from one Section already have an item in the auction, then the item auctioned will
proceed to the 3rd, 4th or 5th place overall in that Section.
4.
Exhibitors themselves are required to sell their items during the Champion Auction but a “Fair Eligible” student may stand-in
with the Champion item in case of emergencies, school or Fair related conflicts, but must be approved thru the Fair Association.
Written notification explaining the circumstances is required in advance and should be turned in to the County Extension Office
or the Home Economics Chairman.
5.
The Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association retain a 6.5% commission charge for all auction items. The commission
is taken out of the sale price before the payments are issued to the exhibitors.
6.
Buyers Photo - Each exhibitor will be responsible for purchasing a buyer's photograph to be delivered to their respective
buyer. A $10 fee will be deducted from sale proceeds to cover the cost of the buyers photo. Each exhibitor is responsible for
picking up their buyer’s photo from the Fair Office located at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds and delivering the photo to
their respective buyer.
7.
Home Economics Food Auction Checks - Each exhibitor is responsible for picking up their check from the Fair Office located at
the Matagorda County Fairgrounds.
8.
The Home Economics Fair committee established a rotation system for the food Sections and their order of sale in the Champion
Food Auction in 1996. In the rotation system, the first Section to be sold was the last Section sold in the previous year. The first
Section sold the previous year will move down to be the second Section sold and the remaining sections will move down
accordingly. The sale order for the 2017 Champion Food Auction will be as follows:
1. Section 3 - Pies
4. Section 6 - Decorated Dessert
2. Section 2 – Cakes
5. Section 5 – Cookies
3. Section 1 - Breads
6. Section 4 - Candies
REMOVAL OF FOOD ITEMS
1.
Food items not in the auction may not be removed from the H. E. Building before 2:15 p.m. or prior to the Champion Food
Auction. If you cannot wait until 2:15 p.m., please make arrangements for someone else to pick up your items. Food items not in
the auction may NOT be taken to the Main Arena or in its hallways to be sold. However, these items may be sold at the
fairgrounds or in the Home Economics Building. Each exhibitor is responsible for the sale of their own food items.
The following floor price has been established as a guideline for food items you wish to sell in the “Bake Sale.” Purchasers may
pay more, if desired.
$5.00 - Plate of Cookies
$7.00 - Yeast Bread, Sweet Yeast Breads and Coffee Cakes
$5.00 - Plate of Candy
$10.00 - Pies
$6.00 - Cupcakes, Rolls, Muffins, or Sweet Rolls
$15.00 - Cakes
$6.00 - Quick Bread
$25.00 - Decorated Cake;
$10 - other decorated items
2.
Entries must be removed from the Home Ec. Building no later than 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25.
3.
Any food items left unattended after 4:00 p.m. will be discarded.
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FOODS DIVISION - RULES
The Home Economics Division General Rules found on page 1 of this booklet applies to the Foods Division.
Please carefully read all Food Division Rules as they pertain to all Sections and all classes in the Foods
Division.
1.
Only one entry per class.
2.
Required: A specific entry name is required on the white entry tag.
(Example: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Rocky Road Chocolate Cake, Peach Cobbler, etc.).
3.
All food entries must be MADE FROM SCRATCH in the Foods Division except in Section 2 - Cakes, Class 205
- 1 Cake-mix Cake with other ingredients added and in Section 6 - Decorated Desserts, all Classes. (Example: Can
Biscuits cannot be used to make Bubble Bread).
4.
No mixes may be used except in Section 2-Cakes, Class 205 - 1 Cake-mix Cake with other ingredients added, and in
Section 6-Decorated Desserts, all Classes.
5.
Index Card: Section 2 - Cakes, Class 205 - 1 Cake-mix Cake with other ingredients added (attach index card to
white tag with list of other ingredients added)
6.
7.
All entries in Section 1, 2, 3, and 5 must be BAKED. Recipes for these sections that do not require baking
should not be used.
No items needing refrigeration can be entered as determined by MCFLA Board of Directors. Cheesecakes,
whipped cream, cream pies, cream puffs, gelatins, custards, meringue pies, meat products, cool whip, whipped
topping, cream, sour cream, etc. will not be accepted.
8.
BREADS - No sauces or butters on the side.
* 1 new class added in Section 1 - Breads: Class 109 – 12 Tortillas
9.
CAKES – All cakes should be at room temperature prior to check-in.
* NO DUMP CAKES ARE ALLOWED.
* Cupcakes - Fillings are permitted in cupcakes as long as the filling does not need to be refrigerated.
10.
PIES - * Crust must be homemade. * No Cream Pies, No Custards, No Meringue Pies. * Pies may be baked in a
disposable pie tin.
11.
COOKIES - * All Cookies must be baked in the oven.
12.
Items should be displayed neatly. Only a limited amount of small edible garnishes on top of food items only are
allowed for all sections except Section 6 - Decorated Desserts (Section 6 may have both edible and non-edible
decorations).
* Food Items will be judged on taste, texture, content & overall quality and not on presentation for all
sections except Section 6.
13.
All Foods Sections 1-6 items are to be brought in on Saturday, February 25, for check-in between 8:00 a.m.
to 9:00 a.m. The exhibitor's white entry tag should be securely taped or attached to the topside of food
entry plate or tray for judging purposes. (Not under the plates).
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FOODS DIVISION – RULES (Continued)
14.
All food must be entered on or in a non-breakable base - no glass, no ceramic, no corning ware, etc. No
breakable base can be used in any Section or Class. Nothing Breakable will be allowed in the show (tray,
plate, or base). Entries must be entered on a plain white disposable plate or disposable tin foil pan.
Plastic cake containers purchased from the store with a black plastic base may also be used. The
boards used for cakes must be covered with white butcher paper or aluminum foil.
For clarification, the following are some examples of items which can be used:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
a plain white paper plate
a plain white styrofoam plate
a disposable tin foil
a cake board, specifically designed for cakes
Cardboard, covered with white butcher paper or aluminum foil
Plastic cake containers purchased from the store with a black base
Cupcakes and Muffins – Food items baked in baking cups must be baked
and displayed in a single solid colored paper or foil baking cup only.
If you purchase a non-aluminum container, the base must be white or black.
Clear plastic containers or plates are no longer accepted.
Doilies are not accepted as part of any food entries except in Section 6 – Decorated Desserts.
Make sure that all items are non-breakable.
15.
All food must be covered securely either in self-closure clear plastic bags or with clear plastic on a truly
disposable container. Disposable containers must be a standard shape - round, oval, square or oblong.
Example: Heart shaped candy box or plastic baskets will be judged as Decorated Desserts.
NO SHRINK WRAP. The new self-sticking Press ‘N Seal paper cover is not clear; do not use this. Items
arriving uncovered will not be accepted until covered by the entrant. The entrant must have all entries
covered and submitted before the check-in deadline. Superintendents will not cover entries for you.
16.
Decorated Desserts - Styrofoam, cardboard or non-edible forms may NOT be used. Since these items are
not judged on taste, cake mixes may be used in Decorated Desserts, but please be certain finished product
is fresh. These items may be entered on covered lightweight plywood or sturdy cardboard. These items
must also be covered with clear plastic. No shrink wrap. Decorations may be both edible and non-edible
for Decorated Desserts.
Section 6 - Decorated Desserts are judged solely on presentation. Therefore, all Classes within the
Section will compete against each other for the Overall Ranking (Grand Champion – 5th Place) in
each Age Division. Individual class ranking will not be considered.
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FOODS DIVISION - Sections and Classes
SECTION 1 - BREADS
SECTION 4 - CANDIES
* No sauces or butters on the side.
Class 401
Class 402
Class 403
Class 404
Class 405
Class 406
Class 407
Class 101
Class 102
Class 103
Class 104
Class 105
Class 106
Class 107
Class 108
Class 109
12 Muffins (no cornbread)
Corn Bread (1 Pan, 12 Sticks, or 12 Muffins)
12 Yeast Rolls
1 Loaf Yeast Bread or Large Yeast Roll
12 Kolaches
12 Cinnamon Rolls
12 Biscuits
1 Quick Bread (loaf, non-yeast)
12 Tortillas
12 Divinity Candies
12 Pralines
12 Fudge Candies
12 Nut Brittle Pieces
12 Bon-Bon Pieces or Truffles
12 Hard Candy Pieces
12 Pieces Microwaved Candy
SECTION 2 – CAKES (NO DUMP CAKES)
SECTION 5 – COOKIES
* All Cakes should be at room temperature prior to check-in.
* Cupcakes - Fillings are permitted in cupcakes as long
as the filling does not need to be refrigerated.
*All Cookies must be baked in the oven.
Class 201
Class 202
Class 203
Class 204
Class 205
Class 206
Class 501
Class 502
Class 503
1 Pound Cake
1 Spice Cake
1 Layered Cake (2 or more layers)
1 Single layer Cake
1 Cake-mix Cake with other ingredients
added (attach INDEX CARD to white
tag with list of other ingredients added)
12 Cupcakes (plain icing only)
Class 504
Class 505
Class 506
Class 507
12 Drop Cookies
12 Homemade Refrigerator Cookies
12 Rolled Cookies (cut out) – No icing
or decorations allowed.
12 Bar Cookies
12 Shaped Cookies (i.e.: Sand Tarts
or Peanut Butter)
12 Brownies
12 Sandwich Cookies
SECTION 3 - PIES
SECTION 6 - DECORATED DESSERTS
* Crust must be homemade.
* No Cream Pies, No Custards, No Meringue Pies
Class 601
Class 301
Class 302
Class 303
Class 304
Class 602
1 Nut Pie with sugar base (i. e.: Pecan,
Walnut or Almond)
1 Fruit Pie base (I. e.: Apple, Cherry,
Peach, Pear, Apricot or Mixed Fruit)
1 Berry Pie (I. e.: Strawberry, Black Berry,
Dewberry, Blueberry, Mixed Berries)
1 Cobbler
Class 603
Class 604
Class 605
Class 606
Class 607
Class 608
8
1 Decorated Cake - Decorated with
fondant
1 Decorated Cake - Decorated without
fondant
12 Decorated Cupcakes
12 Decorated Cookies
1 Large Pizza-sized Decorated Cookie or
Candy
Set of decorated Candies (12 pieces)
1 Gingerbread House
12 Decorated Cake Pops
Arts & Crafts Division
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 - Saturday, March 4, 2017
CHECK IN - All Arts & Crafts Sections 7-22 items are to be brought in on Tuesday, March 1, for check-in between 5:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Home Economics Building at the Fairgrounds.
RIBBONS
1.
Any entry receiving a Grand or Reserve Rosette will receive only that ribbon. All other qualified entries will receive
a Blue (best), Red (good), or White (poor) Premium ribbon based on the decision of the judges.
2.
Judges will name a Grand Champion (Purple Rosette) and a Reserve Grand Champion (Pink Rosette) in each Section
for each Age division. Points will be awarded for ribbons and rosettes as follows:
Grand Champion rosette
Reserve Champion rosette
13 points
8 points
Blue ribbon
Red ribbon
White ribbon
3 points
2 points
1 point
HIGH POINT AWARDS
The Top Five High Point winners will receive a $50 Cash Award in each age division of the Arts and Crafts Division. High
Point Winners will be recognized in the Main Arena on Friday night.
PICTURES
Pictures of the Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and High Point winners in the Arts & Crafts Division will be
taken on Wednesday evening beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Home Ec. Building. Please be in the building by 4:45 p.m.
Check the updated time schedule for the correct dates and times!
CHECK OUT
1.
All items must remain in the Home Ec. Building until checkout time. (Absolutely no removal of entries until
Check-Out time, March 4, 3:00 -4:00 p.m.). Entries must be checked out of the Home Ec. Building on Saturday,
March 5, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Claim Check stubs will be needed to check out items.
2.
All craft items must be checked out on Saturday, March 4, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Any articles left after this time,
the exhibitors must make arrangements with the Extension Office and pay a fee within one week of check-out day
in order to pick up their articles. Any articles left after this time will be disposed of. Fees are as follows: $5.00 –
1-5 items; $10 – 6-10 items; $20.00 for 11 or more items.
Arts and Crafts Division - RULES
The Home Economics Division General Rules found on page 1 of this booklet applies to the Arts and Crafts Division.
Please adhere to those rules, also.
1.
Entry tags should be securely attached to entries. String, rubber bands (required for Canned Foods) or safety pins
may be put through a hole punched at the top of the tag. Clothing items should be put on hangers and the tags should
be pinned to the garments (not on the hanger) using a safety pin. Section 18: Original Art - White Entry Tag must be
attached with a string. The string must hang at least six (6) inches when hung from hanger to front of picture.
Section 21: Floral Arrangements and Section 22: Horticulture – White entry tag must be attached with a six (6)
inch string.
2.
Any signature or identification of the exhibitor on any item must not be visible to the judges. All markings must be
completely covered by the exhibitor before entering the item.
3.
Any article entered for hanging on a wall, should have secure hangers in place prior to entering the building and as
specified in individual classes. Heavy frames require a strong hook.
4.
No item may be entered that could be used as a weapon. Exhibitors may enter a holder they made for these items,
but do not include the weapon for display. No knife, arrow, firearm, etc. will be admitted on the premises.
5.
All items entered in all Sections must be clean. Any paint or glue used must be completely dry before entering the
item in the fair - this pertains to all Sections.
6.
Required: A specific entry name is required on the white entry tag. (Example: Sun Dress, Model Car, Sunset at
the Beach).
7.
Most Sections have individual rules, please read them carefully.
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Arts & Crafts Division - Sections and Classes
CANNED FOODS - Sections 7 & 8
1.
All classes in Section 7- Canned Vegetables and Section 8 – Canned Fruits may have two (2) entries.
2.
Entry tags must have a hole punched in the top with a rubber band tied through the hole. The rubber band must then
be fit snugly just below the ring on the jar.
3.
All canned foods must be canned using a proper, safe, approved canning method for food safety reasons. Approved
safe canning methods are processed in 1) a Water Bath Canner, 2) a Pressure Canner with a number dial for a low
acid vegetable, or 3) a Pressure Saucepan can be used for some products. If you need directions for any of these
methods, contact the Extension Office. You may also go to the two approved websites for safe canning procedures:
www.soeasytopreserve.com, and www.homefoodpreservation.com.
4.
All canned foods entered must be in standard clear canning jars – pint or quart. Only jelly, jam and preserves may be
in half-pint, pint, quart or 12 ounce jelly jars. No color canning jars.
5.
No mayonnaise, coffee or odd shaped jars will be accepted. Standard jars have brand names tempered on the side
unless it is a standard jelly jar which should have the brand name on the bottom.
6.
All lids must be properly sealed. Any lid that bends or moves when pressed slightly will be disqualified.
7.
Jars must be clean and not chipped with good lids and rings. (No rust on rings or lids will be accepted.)
8.
Jars should be sealed with a new lid and a screw band in good condition. The use of paraffin for sealing is not
permitted.
9.
Do not cover or decorate lids or any part of the jar.
10.
Do not put your name on any part of the jars – only on the entry tag.
SECTION 7 - CANNED VEGETABLES
SECTION 8 - CANNED FRUITS
Class 701 Vegetables (beans, tomatoes, okra, corn, beets,
peas, carrots, squash, potatoes, (or mixed
vegetables) – (Limit 2 entries per class)
Class 801
Fruits (peaches, pears, figs, plums,
pineapple, grapefruit or mixed fruit) (Limit 2 entries per class)
Class 702
Pickles (sweet cucumber pickles, dill or sour
cucumber pickles, bread and butter pickles)
– (Limit 2 entries per class)
Class 802
Jelly (plum, fig, peach, apple,
strawberry, pear, grape, dewberry, or
jalapeno) – (Limit 2 entries per class)
Class 703
Relish and Sauces (corn relish, squash relish
Picante sauce) – (Limit 2 entries
per class)
Class 803
Jam (plum, fig, peach, apple, pear,
strawberry, grape or dewberry) (Limit 2 entries per class)
Class 704
Pickled Vegetables – (Limit 2 entries per
class)
Class 804
Preserves (plum, fig, peach, apple, pear,
strawberry, grape or dewberry) (Limit 2 entries per class)
Class 705
2 Any Other that does not fit in above
classes – (Limit 2 entries per class)
Class 805
Fruit Relish - (Limit 2 entries per class)
Class 806
2 Any Other that does not fit in above
classes - (Limit 2 entries per class)
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CLOTHING - Sections 9, 10 and 11
1.
All items in Section 9 must be cut out and sewn by hand or with a machine.
2.
All items in Section 10 must be factory made and then decorated by the exhibitor.
3.
Items in Section 11 may be hand-made or purchased and then decorated.
4.
All clothing entries should be on hangers and secured with safety pins or clothespins when necessary.
5.
Entry tags should be pinned on garments (not hangers) with safety pins.
6.
Items may be purchased for decorating hand sewn or factory made garments.
7.
All items in all Sections must be clean.
Section 9 - CLOTHING - CONSTRUCTION
Class 901
Apron
Class 902
Blouse or Shirt or Vest
Class 903
Sleepwear
Class 904
Slacks or Shorts or Skirt
Class 905
Party or evening wear
Class 906
Sportswear
Class 907
Dress
Class 908
Jacket/Coat
Class 909
Coordinates (two or more pieces)
Class 910
2 Any Other that does not fit in
above classes
Section 11 - CLOTHING ACCESSORIES
Class 1101
Jewelry Set (2 or more items)
Class 1102
Necklace
Class 1103
Earrings
Class 1104
Bracelet
Class 1105
Hair accessories
Class 1106
Sewn or decorated hats (wearable)
Class 1107
Sewn or decorated shoes
Class 1108
Backpack or purse
Class 1109
Belts
Class 1110
Leatherwork (i.e.: Bag, Wallet, Belt or
Shoes)
Class 1111
Accessory made from Duct Tape
Class 1112
2 Any Other that does not fit in
above classes
Section 10 - CLOTHING - NON-CONSTRUCTION
Class 1001
Painted or Stenciled clothing
Class 1002
Appliqued clothing
Class 1003
Stitched needlework
Class 1004
Tie Dyed Clothing item
Class 1005
2 Any Other that does not fit in above classes
NEEDLECRAFT (Handwork) - Section 12
1.
Needlecraft items must be done with a hand needle (crochet hook, latch hook, etc.). No machine work.
2.
No decorated clothing or decorated clothing accessories.
3.
All items in all Sections must be clean.
Class 1201
Class 1202
Class 1203
Class 1204
Class 1205
Class 1206
Class 1207
Needlepoint
Hand embroidery
Afghan (knitted or crocheted)
Knitted item, not afghan
Crochet item, not afghan
Rugs (punched, hooked, knitted or crochet)
Class 1208
Class 1209
Class 1210
Pillow (embroidered, hooked, punched,
needlepoint, etc.)
Cross stitch or Counted cross stitch
Wall hanging
2 Any Other that does not fit in
above classes
QUILTING - Section 13
1.
All items must be quilted by hand or machine.
2.
All wall hangings should have fabric casings or fabric tabs secured for hanging unless hanger is meant to be decorative.
3.
All quilts must be brought in (entered) on a large, sturdy clothes hanger, as the hangers will be hung on a
tall clothes rack. Fold your quilt so it will hang on your hanger.
Class 1301
Class 1302
Class 1303
Bed quilt or coverlet
Quilted table accessories
Quilted wall hangings
Class 1304
Class 1305
11
Baby Quilt
2 Any Other that does not fit in
above classes
HOUSING ACCESSORIES - Section 14 & HOME FURNISHINGS - Section 15
1.
No Needlecrafts (see Sections 12 & 13), no Woodworks (see Sections 16 & 17), no Florals (see Section 21).
Section 15 - Home Furnishings
Class 1501 Bulletin board
Class 1502 Waste basket
Class 1503 Rug (not needlecraft)
Class 1504 Lamp
Class 1505 Stools
Class 1506 Storage help
Class 1507 Wall hanging (not Floral)
Class 1508 Table centerpiece (not Floral)
Class 1509 Photo album/Scrapbook with contents
Class 1510 Wreaths (not Floral)
Class 1511 2 Any Other that does not fit in
above classes
Section 14 - Housing Accessories
Class 1401 Pillow cases (minimum set of 2)
Class 1402 Pot holder or hot pad
Class 1403 Hand towel or dish towel
Class 1404 Place mats (set of at least 2)
Class 1405 Table cloth / table runner
Class 1406 Table napkin (set of at least 2)
Class 1407 Pillow (no Needlecraft)
Class 1408 Covered clothes hanger
Class 1409 Pin cushion
Class 1410 Picture frame
Class 1411 Album/Scrapbook (decorated only, no
contents)
Class 1412 Tied knot blanket or item
Class 1413 Housing Accessory made from duct tape
Class 1414 2 Any Other that does not fit in
above classes
CRAFTS (non-shop) - Sections 16
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
No center pieces. (see Section 15)
No floral arrangements (see Section 21)
If craft is from a kit, specify on card. Original or Kit
If an item is partly a Kit, but extra accents are added, please write on the entry tag what part is a Kit and
what you have added.
Any paint or glue must be completely dry before entering item in the fair.
NO WREATHS
Class 1601
Class 1602
Class 1603
Class 1604
Class 1605
Class 1606
Class 1607
Class 1608
Class 1609
Class 1610
Class 1611
Class 1612
Class 1613
Class 1614
Class 1615
Class 1616
Class 1617
Stuffed toys
Woodwork (purchased precut then
painted or decorated)
Shell craft
Bead craft
Button craft
Refrigerator magnet
Tin punch (piercing metal)
Stained glass (simulated)
Decoupage
Stationery (greeting/note cards, etc). Set of 4
or more. No computer prints or peel & stick.
Paint or color by number
1 Decorated gift bag
Candles - purchased and finished
Plaster - purchased and finished
Valentines Holiday Item
Easter Holiday Item
Halloween Holiday Item
Class 1618
Class 1619
Class 1620
Class 1621
Class 1622
Class 1623
Class 1624
Class 1625
Class 1626
Class 1627
Class 1628
Class 1629
Class 1630
Class 1631
Class 1632
Thanksgiving Holiday Item
Christmas Holiday Item
Patriotic Holiday Item
Leatherwork, construction (ex: moccasins,
purse, etc.)
Leatherwork, tooled (ex: belt, wallet, etc.)
Decorated Cowboy Boot (only one boot)
Model Kit (no larger than 12”x15”)
Building Block Craft (no larger than
12”x15”)
Wood Burned Article
3-Dimensional Art item such as metal
sculpture, mobile, etc.
Molded item or Ceramic
Texas Item
Collage
Scratch board - Original only
2 Any Other that does not fit in
above classes
SHOP CRAFTS WELDING (Original) - Section 17A
1.
2.
3.
No Shop Craft item may be larger than 4 feet x 5 feet.
No Kits allowed in Shop Crafts
All paint used must be completely dry before entering item in the fair.
Class 1701A
Class 1702A
Class 1703A
Class 1704A
Class 1705A
Class 1706A
Class 1707A
Class 1708A
Class 1709A
Welded Furniture
Welded Home Decor
Welded Yard Art
Welded Kitchen Item
Welded Bathroom Item
12
Welded Holiday Item
Welded Barbecue Pit
Welded Animal Feeder
2 Any Other that does not fit in
above classes
SHOP CRAFTS WOODWORK (Original) - Section 17B
1.
2.
3.
4.
No Shop Craft item may be larger than 4 feet x 5 feet.
No Kits allowed in Shop Crafts
All wood works in Shop Crafts (Section 17) must be cut out by the exhibitor and put together, if needed, by the
exhibitor.
All paint used must be completely dry before entering item in the fair.
Class 1701B
Class 1702B
Class 1703B
Class 1704B
Class 1705B
Class 1706B
Class 1707B
Class 1708B
Class 1709B
Class 1710B
Furniture - wood
Woodwork - Lathe work
Woodwork - Unfinished (natural)
Woodwork - Varnished
Woodwork - Hand painted
Wood Carving
Wooden Toy
Wooden Bird House or Bird Feeder
Wooden Sign or Lawn Ornament
Class 1711B
Class 1712B
Class 1713B
Class 1714B
Wooden Box, small (i.e.: jewelry,
recipe, trinket, etc.)
Wooden Box, medium (i.e.: tool box, toy
box, etc.)
Wooden Holiday Item
Wooden Kitchen or Bathroom Item
2 Any Other that does not fit in
above classes
ORIGINAL ART - Sections 18
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Original art forms only - No commercially produced prints or kits. NO TRACING.
All Art entries must be framed, except art work on canvas wrapped frames. On canvas wrapped frames, the
edges must be painted. (No hanger needed on canvas wrapped frames).
All other frames must have a hanger. Hangers must be securely attached. Use standard frame hangers.
(Do not use tape or hot glue to secure hanger).
(Do not use paper clips, soda pop tabs, string, yarn, or fishing line, THESE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED).
Glass or acrylic may be used in framing the art.
Art entries must be flat work only. (No dimensional artwork.)
Use the correct paper for the medium.
White Entry Tag must be attached with a string. The string must hang at least six (6) inches when hung from hanger
to front of picture.
Class 1801
Class 1802
Class 1803
Class 1804
Class 1805
Class 1806
Class 1807
Class 1808
Class 1809
Charcoal
Pencil - Lead or Color
Ball Point Pen
Watercolor
Tempera
India Ink
Pastels
Acrylics
Oils
Class 1810
Class 1811
Class 1812
Class 1813
Class 1814
Class 1815
Magic marker
Crayons
Gel Pens
Air brush
Multiple mediums - more than 1 medium
used in final project (name mediums used)
2 Any Other that does not
fit in above classes
TRASH TO TREASURES - Section 19
(Must be Recycled Items)
1.
Basic construction of items entered should be made from recycled or used materials. New items may be added for
decoration.
2.
Finished product should be made to be used for a different purpose than the original product was intended.
3.
The recycled item should be easily recognized in the final product.
4.
List items used on INDEX CARD attached to entry tag.
5.
The exhibitor must provide his/her own display for any hanging item if you wish to display it hanging.
Section 19 - Trash to Treasures
Class 1901
Class 1902
Class 1903
Class 1904
Class 1905
Storage Container
Wall hangings
Table top decoration
Jewelry
Toys
Class 1906
Class 1907
Class 1908
Class 1909
Class 1910
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Animal feeder/house
Furniture
Clothing
Yard art
2 Any Other that does not fit in
above classes
PHOTOGRAPHY - Section 20
1.
The exhibitor is the photographer of all photos they enter, therefore, the exhibitor may not be in the photo. NO
SELFIES.
2.
Photographs SHOULD NOT BE MATTED, FRAMED OR HAVE A BORDER. No glass may be used in any way.
3.
All photographs entered must be 4" x 6". No other sizes will be accepted.
4.
No entry will be allowed if the date and time is printed on the front of the photo.
5.
Do not bring photos in plastic sleeves. The Fair will provide the plastic sleeve for display.
6.
All photographs entered must be in color except for Class 2210 - Black & White photo.
7.
Only one photo may be entered in each class, except for Class 2009 and 2016 - Any Other.
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* Required: A specific entry name is required on the white entry tags. (Example: Sunset at the Beach,
Statue of Liberty, etc.)
Section 20 - Photography
Class 2001
Landscape - An expanse of natural on-land scenery that can be seen in one view, a vista.
Class 2002
Waterscape - A water scene, similar to a landscape but with the primary emphasis of an expanse of water. No
water fountain.)
Class 2003
Floral/Plant - Flowers or plants in a natural setting.
Class 2004
People - One or more persons portraying human emotions or humor.
Class 2005
Animals - Any type animal(s), also including fowl, reptile, or insect. Tame or wildlife. Enter Marine/Aquatic
under new Class #2012.
Class 2006
Still life - A grouping or arrangement of inanimate objects arranged by the exhibitor.
Class 2007
Building/Machinery - A man-made construction as the obvious center of interest (i.e., building, bridge, car,
train, boat, etc.)
Class 2008
Special effects - Use of special camera techniques, lighting, filters, etc. Enter Night Photography under new
Class #2014.
Class 2009
Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Show Events Photographs: Maximum: 2 entries
Class 2010
Black & White photo
Class 2011
Skyscapes – A natural expanse of sky which can be seen in one view.
Class 2012
Marine/Aquatic Animals – Photos of any living organism in bodies of either fresh or ocean (salt) water.
Examples include: Fish, stingrays, whales, starfish, etc.
Class 2013
Detailed/Close-up Photo - any subject
Class 2014
Night Photography – any photo taken at night. Generally these photos are achieved by using artificial light or
using a long exposure.
Class 2015
Matagorda County Landmark - a building or other place that is of outstanding historical, aesthetic, or
Class 2016
Food - still life specialization of photography aimed at producing attractive photographs of food for use in such
items of advertisements, packaging, menus and/or cookbooks.
Class 2017
Action Shot - capturing an object or someone in motion.
Class 2018
2 Any Other that does not fit in above classes.
cultural importance, often declared as such and given a special status (landmark designation)
ordaining its preservation, by some authorizing organization.
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FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS - Section 21
Floral – decorated with or consisting of flowers.
1.
Entry tags must be attached with a six (6) inch string.
Section 21 - Floral Arrangements
Class 2101
Corsage/Boutonniere
Class 2109
Football Mums
Class 2102
Dried Arrangements
Class 2110
Valentines Floral Arrangement
Class 2103
Silk Flower Arrangements
Class 2111
Easter Floral Arrangement
Class 2104
Fresh Flower Arrangements
Class 2112
Halloween Floral Arrangement
Class 2105
Floral Wreaths
Class 2113
Thanksgiving Floral Arrangement
Class 2106
Floral Hats
Class 2114
Christmas Floral Arrangement
Class 2107
Floral Hangings/Swags
Class 2115
Patriotic Floral Arrangement
Class 2108
Floral Brooms
Class 2116
2 Any Other that does not fit in
above classes
HORTICULTURE - Section 22
1.
Entry tags must be attached with a six (6) inch string.
2.
The Horticulture Section is for living or live plants only.
3.
The exhibitor should care for these plants for a minimum of three (3) months.
4.
No live fish or animals are permitted in the plant containers.
5.
Saucers must accompany the plant for watering purposes.
6.
Exhibitors will be responsible for the care of their own entries while on exhibit during the week of the fair. (The Fair
Committee will not water any plants.)
7.
Weight limit: No entry may weigh more than 25 pounds. Please weigh your entry in its final stage/container so
it will not be disqualified for weighing over 25 pounds.
Section 22 - Horticulture
Class 2201
Hanging Basket
Class 2202
Potted Plant
Class 2203
Cactus Plant
Class 2204
Terrarium
Class 2205
Cactus Garden
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Class 2206
Water rooted cuttings
(must be in clear containers)
Class 2207
Specialty rootings
(avocados, sweet potatoes, etc.)
Class 2208
2 Any Other that does not fit in
above classes
2017 ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
SILENT AUCTION
Objectives: 1) To increase participation
2) To further encourage high quality entries
Participants may opt to sell their item(s) through a Silent Auction process, excluding canned goods and photography.
Implementation: When participant/exhibitors return to view the judges’ decisions, they may pick up a bid sheet to attach to
their item (s). At this time they should fill in their name, the item that is for sale, the item tag number and minimum bid. If a
participant chooses not to sell his/her item, he or she needs to write “Not for Sale” on the bid sheet. A Silent Auction in the
Arts & Crafts Division will take place during Public Viewing Hours Wednesday, March 1, 3:00 p.m. thru Saturday, March 4,
3:00 p.m. Exhibitors participating in the Silent Auction must be in the Home Economics Building by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday,
March 4 to handle transactions with interested bidders. Exhibitors may contact other interested bidders at their convenience.
(For more information on the Silent Auction, contact the H. E. Chairman, Tressa Leadford). When the exhibitors return to
collect their item(s) at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2017, they need to take their bid sheet with them. At this time ALL
BIDS are closed. It is then their responsibility to contact the highest bidder in order to make the transaction of exchanging
the item(s) for the amount of the promised bid. In addition, if the highest bidder declines the purchase or cannot be
contacted, the exhibitor may choose to contact the second highest bidder, etc.
SAMPLE BID SHEET
Silent Auction
Exhibitor’s Name ___________________________ Item of Sale_______________________
Item Number________________________________ Minimum Bid Amount______________
Bidder’s Name
Bidder’s Phone Number
Bid
_________________
______________________
____________
_________________
______________________
____________
_________________
______________________
____________
_________________
______________________
____________
_________________
______________________
____________
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2017 Verification Form for Home Economics Entries
(one form per youth)
Youth’s Name (print):
Phone #
Name of your Club or Chapter:
Exhibitors – All exhibitors must be a member of and in good standing of a Matagorda County
4-H Club, Matagorda County FCCLA Chapter or Matagorda County FFA Club, including Jr. FFA, and attend a
minimum of 50% of club meetings (August/September - February) to be eligible to participate in the Matagorda
County Fair Home Economics Show & Livestock Show. Club Managers and FFA Instructors will be
responsible for notifying the Fair Manager (after their January meeting) of any exhibitor not meeting the
clubs requirements to participate in the 2017 Show.
This is to verify that the above named youth is an active member in good standing of a 4-H Club, FCCLA Chapter,
FFA Chapter of FCS Class during the current school year. (This Form requires your signature instead of signing
all the Home Economics Entry Cards.)
____________________________________________________
Signature of Club Manager or Chapter Advisor
_____________________________
Date
_____________________________________________________________
Club Manager or Chapter Advisor please print your name
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Exhibitor’s Information Form
Complete this form for each exhibitor. Please print. Turn this form in along with Entry Cards, MCFLA
Release and Indemnity Agreement, Verification Form and Entry Fee.
NAME
Age Division: Jr.
Address
Home Telephone # (
City/State/Zip
Club/Organization
SCHOOL
# OF ENTRIES: Total
Intm.
Sr.
)
Sections 1-6
Sections 7-22
(H. E. armbands are given to all H. E. Exhibitors. If you are raising an animal project, you will not receive another
armband for your animal project). PLEASE CHECK THE KIND OF ANIMAL PROJECT YOU HAVE.
Swine:
Steer:
Lamb:
Heifers:
Rabbits:
Goat:
Poultry:
____________________________________________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian
PAID ENTRY FEE: (Date Paid)
GAVE ARMBAND
(This line to be completed by Extension Office).
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MATAGORDA COUNTY FAIR & LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION
Release and Indemnity Agreement
I/we,
, a participant(s)/contestant(s) in the
Home Economics Division
(event) of Matagorda County Fair & Livestock
Association do hereby knowingly and voluntarily release the above referenced Event, the Matagorda County Fair &
Livestock Association, Board of Directors, members, judges, volunteers and employees of the Matagorda County Fair &
Livestock Association, Matagorda County and any other person, firm or individual charged and chargeable with
responsibility or liability, their heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns from and against any and all claims,
lawsuits, demands, damages, loss of services, actions and causes of action based upon, arising out of, such event(s) or in any
way related to any honors, awards, or rights sought by me as a participant in the Matagorda County Fair Association the
conduct of business threat thereat, the ownership and possession of any honors, awards, or rights, thereby, any negligent act,
act of misfeasance of nonfeasance by the Matagorda County Fair Association with any honors, awards, and rights, bestowed
at said events. Further, I do hereby agree to exonerate, hold harmless, and indemnify such event(s) past, present or future in
connection with such honors, awards and rights. Such indemnification to include any and all fees (including reasonable
attorney’s fee), costs and other expenses reasonably incurred by or on behalf of the above referenced event(s) and
investigation of or defense against any such claims, lawsuits, demands, actions, or causes of actions.
I have had a full and adequate opportunity to be thoroughly advised of the terms and conditions of this release and indemnity
agreement by counsel of my own choosing. I have also been afforded the opportunity to ask any and all questions that I have
concerning this document and its execution by me. I do fully understand the terms of this agreement and do intentionally and
voluntarily agree to same.
Participant's/Contestant's Signature
Witness’ Signature
(required before submitting entry)
Parent’s Signature (If Participant/Contestant
is under 18 Years of Age)
Exhibitor Phone No.
Date
NO PERSON(S) MAY PARTICIPATE/COMPETE IN ANY MATAGORDA COUNTY FAIR & LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION
EVENT(S) UNTIL THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN SIGNED BEFORE A WITNESS.
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2017 YOUTH FAIR - Home Economics Department
Clover Kids Exhibitor’s Information Form
For Clover Kids Arts & Crafts Division Display – Sections 7-22
Clover Kids may enter a maximum of 2 entries in the Arts & Crafts Division – Sections 7-22.
Both entries may be entered on the same yellow card, regardless of sections entered.
Clover Kids entries are for display only. They will not be judged.
Clover Kids may not enter any entries in the Foods Division – Sections 1-6.
Complete this form for each exhibitor. Please print. Turn this form in along with Entry Card(s), MCFLA
Release and Indemnity Agreement, and $5.00 Entry Fee by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2017.
NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ENTRY FEES. Only checks, money orders or a Farm Bureau
voucher may be used to pay entry fees. *Checks and money orders for entry fees should be made payable
to MCFLA (Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association).
Clover Kids items must be checked out on Saturday, March 4, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Any articles left after this time, the
exhibitors must make arrangements with the Extension Office and pay a fee within one week of check-out day in order to
pick up their articles. Any articles left after this time will be disposed of. The Clover Kids Fee is $5.00 (for 1-2 items).
NAME
Age Division: CLOVER KIDS
Address
Home Telephone # (
City/State/Zip
Club/Organization
SCHOOL
)
# OF ENTRIES (maximum 2)
(H. E. armbands are given to all H. E. Exhibitors. If you are raising an animal project, you will not receive
another armband for your animal project). PLEASE CHECK THE KIND OF ANIMAL PROJECT YOU HAVE.
BUCKET CALF:
PAID ENTRY FEE: (Date Paid)
GAVE ARMBAND
(This line to be completed by Extension Office).
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MATAGORDA COUNTY FAIR & LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION
Release and Indemnity Agreement
I/we,
, a participant(s)/contestant(s) in the
Home Economics Division – Clover Kids Display
(event) of Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association do
hereby knowingly and voluntarily release the above referenced Event, the Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association,
Board of Directors, members, judges, volunteers and employees of the Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association,
Matagorda County and any other person, firm or individual charged and chargeable with responsibility or liability, their heirs,
administrators, executors, successors and assigns from and against any and all claims, lawsuits, demands, damages, loss of
services, actions and causes of action based upon, arising out of, such event(s) or in any way related to any honors, awards, or
rights sought by me as a participant in the Matagorda County Fair Association the conduct of business threat thereat, the
ownership and possession of any honors, awards, or rights, thereby, any negligent act, act of misfeasance of nonfeasance by
the Matagorda County Fair Association with any honors, awards, and rights, bestowed at said events. Further, I do hereby
agree to exonerate, hold harmless, and indemnify such event(s) past, present or future in connection with such honors, awards
and rights. Such indemnification to include any and all fees (including reasonable attorney’s fee), costs and other expenses
reasonably incurred by or on behalf of the above referenced event(s) and investigation of or defense against any such claims,
lawsuits, demands, actions, or causes of actions.
I have had a full and adequate opportunity to be thoroughly advised of the terms and conditions of this release and indemnity
agreement by counsel of my own choosing. I have also been afforded the opportunity to ask any and all questions that I have
concerning this document and its execution by me. I do fully understand the terms of this agreement and do intentionally and
voluntarily agree to same.
Participant's/Contestant's Signature
Witness’ Signature
(required before submitting entry)
Parent’s Signature (If Participant/Contestant
is under 18 Years of Age)
Exhibitor Phone No.
Date
NO PERSON(S) MAY PARTICIPATE/COMPETE IN ANY MATAGORDA COUNTY FAIR & LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION
EVENT(S) UNTIL THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN SIGNED BEFORE A WITNESS.
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